Mosquitoes need to rest in shaded, humid areas during the hottest parts of the day. This is why you often see mosquitoes hiding under decks, along property borders, in overgrown garden beds, and near standing water sources.
You've probably noticed the pattern even if you haven't named it. There's that one stretch of the yard where mosquitoes seem to come out of nowhere. The kids can play in the open grass and be mostly okay, but the swing set near the tree line is a different story.
Mosquitoes will dry out in the sun if they’re not careful. So they hide in vegetation when the sun is out and the humidity is low. They often do this by tucking themselves into dense foliage until the sun starts to go down, temperatures drop and humidity rises.
Shrubs and hedgerows often attract mosquitoes, as does the zone between open lawn and woodlands. That’s because these places are comparatively cooler and more humid, making them easy places for mosquitoes to hide.
Likewise, anything that holds water reliably can be a great place for mosquitoes to breed. This can mean anything from a clogged gutter to a low spot in landscaping fabric or a forgotten bucket behind the garage. The sources don’t need to be large, and a few ounces of stagnant water sustained for a week are all mosquitoes need.
Under-deck spaces deserve specific attention. They're shaded, sheltered, and tend to accumulate debris and standing water, plus there is also the added factor that homeowners seldom have a reason to check under there.
If you are tired of dealing with mosquitoes in your yard, Mosquito Squad of Northeast Wisconsin can help. Mosquito Squad targets these specific hot spots across your property by treating the hiding spots and breeding sites where mosquitoes are densest. This helps control mosquitoes on a population level, reducing their numbers by up to 90% for 21 days at a time.
